Reliability Test Engineer, Drive Inverter, Semi

Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled Electrical Engineer to join our Drive Inverter Reliability Test Team and contribute to the development of cutting-edge electric vehicle inverters. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical engineering, power electronics, electronics, and system design.
This role focuses on validating the reliability and performance of EV inverters at both system and component levels to ensure the robustness and efficiency of our next-generation EV technology.

Responsibilities:
Design, execute, and analyze reliability tests for Tesla electric vehicle inverters, including design integration and reliability issues
Collaborate on developing novel test equipment to simulate real-world electrical, thermal, mechanical, and reliability stresses on inverters and their components
Perform characterization of the electrical, mechanical, and thermal behavior of inverters at system and component levels
Develop test specifications, procedures, and documentation for reliability validation tests
Utilize electronic design and simulation software to design, simulate, and troubleshoot test setups and equipment
Prepare and present detailed reports on test findings, failure analysis, and recommendations to stakeholders (e.g., Design, Manufacturing, Supply Chain)

Requirements:
Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience in power electronics, inverter design, and reliability testing
Hands-on experience or coursework in high-voltage (HV) and low-voltage (LV) electrical system design, PCBA design, and validation (preferred)
Knowledge of power electronics and semiconductor components, particularly MOSFETs and IGBTs
Proven experience with test equipment, including troubleshooting electrical and electronic circuits using digital multimeters (DMMs), HiPot testers, power analyzers, source meters, oscilloscopes, and curve tracers
Experience with object-oriented programming (e.g., C++ or Python) for system automation and data acquisition
Familiarity with electronic design and simulation tools such as Altium, LTSpice, and other industry-standard software
Strong documentation skills and ability to organize test data and reports

Compensation & Benefits:
Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
Tesla Babies program
Commuter benefits
Employee discounts and perks program

Expected Compensation
$91,600 - $195,600/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.